Natural Treatments for Tinnitus

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From Natural Treatments Tao of Wellness

Tinnitus though not serious, affect the quality of life. The above article addresses the problem which can reduce or even eliminate the situation.  The article thinks that the condition has something to do with weakening of the kidney and the health of the kidney can be addressed.  Kidney can weaken due to lack of sleep, eating a lot of raw foods, too much sexual activity, stress.  Thus the treatment can be done in these areas.



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In Chinese medicine, the kidney-bladder network governs hearing and the ears. Tinnitus, then, is often associated with progressive kidney weakness brought on by overstrain, lack of sleep, and excessive sexual activity. Negative emotions are also often associated with tinnitus. Anger, frustration, resentment, and hatred block the liver energy, which over time produces fire rising up to the head, which disrupts hearing.

Diet plays a role as well. Overconsumption of cold and raw foods and dairy products promotes the formation of mucus, causing congestion and preventing proper nourishment of the ears. Digital audio player and cell phone use have contributed to the increased rate of hearing problems.

I had a patient in his fifties who suddenly lost 50 percent of his hearing in one ear and lived with a terrible ringing in both of his ears for several years. He saw many hearing specialists, and all advised him to get a hearing aid. Unconvinced or perhaps unwilling to acknowledge his problems, he came to see me as a last resort. He was a typical type-A personality. He worked sixty hours a week and was constantly traveling by plane for work. He also suffered from chronic sinus allergies. I focused on strengthening his kidney network, which was weakened from the wear and tear of his life, and regulating his emotions to ease stress, while at the same time clearing away mucus blockage. In doing so, I removed the root causes of the condition and allowed his body to heal itself. By using acupuncture and herbal therapy and advising him on appropriate diet and lifestyle–I insisted that he not travel for three months-his hearing has improved and the tinnitus is hardly noticeable. His audiologist is quite happy with the results–and so is he.

Related conditions: hearing loss, insomnia

Here are some of my recommendations for treatment of tinnitus:

• Home Remedies for Tinnitus
• Herbal Therapy for Tinnitus
• How to Treat Tinnitus with Diet and Nutrition
• Daily Vitamin Supplements for Tinnitus
• Qi Gong Movements for Tinnitus
• Self-Acupressure Treatment for Tinnitus
• Tinnitus: Advice on what to avoid

HOME REMEDIES FOR TINNITUS

1. Simple ear irrigation can remove excess ear wax buildup, which may be a cause of tinnitus. Earwax kits are available at some local pharmacies. You may also want to visit your ENT specialist if the problem becomes severe.
2. Make a ginger-spice tea by boiling 1 heaping tablespoon each of dried oregano, cilantro, rosemary, sage, and cinnamon and 3 slices of fresh ginger in 4 cups of water for 15 minutes. Seal the pot to prevent steam from escaping as it boils. Drink 3 cups a day for at least 3 weeks.
3. Salt treatment: heat 2 tablespoons of salt and place in a cotton pouch, seal it, and use as a heat compress by placing it over the ear for 10 minutes a day.

HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR TINNITUS

1. Cordiceps taken 3 times daily has been shown in clinical studies to reduce tinnitus.
2. Ginkgo biloba can help stabilize hearing loss and tinnitus ringing by increasing capillary blood circulation.
3. Traditional Chinese herbs for supporting healthy hearing function include rehmannia, wild yam, schizandra, Asian cornelian, and magnetite.

HOW TO TREAT TINNITUS WITH DIET AND NUTRITION

1. A healthy and balanced diet with smaller and more frequent meals including ample amounts of complex carbohydrates and wholesome proteins is a good start.
2. Adding morewarming foods, such as organic chicken and lamb, can help strengthen the kidney yang energy.
3. Baked tofu, eggs, fish,walnuts, scallions, sesame seeds, lentils, black beans, lotus seeds, ginger, and cinnamon bark are also helpful.
4. Avoid cold and raw foods and icy beverages, as the coldness may constrict the eustachian tubes, causing poor drainage from the inner ears.
5. Maintain a diet low in saturated fats and eliminate fried and greasy foods.
6. Avoid processed meats and dairy products, as they have a tendency to increase mucus production. Protein deposits similar to those in milk have been found in the inner ears of patients with partial hearing loss.